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  • Rich O' Toole avatar

    Death And Taxes

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Aug 14, 2023
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    Jesus was questioned about taxes paid to Rome

    Death and Taxes Mark 12:13-27 In 1789, Benjamin Franklin said, “Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency. …but in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Is that statement true; nothing is certain except death and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Freedom In Jeopardy Series

    Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Oct 26, 2020
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    The United States of America began on a firm foundation.

    The United States of America began on a firm foundation. “And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.” So said the leaders who signed the Declaration of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Righteousness Exalts A Nation Series

    Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Oct 26, 2020
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    What criterion should be used in selecting government leaders? What does God say? “Righteousness exalts a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people” (Proverbs 14:34).

    What criterion should be used in selecting government leaders? What does God say? “Righteousness exalts a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people” (Proverbs 14:34). Do right by God and He will do right by you. Honor the Lord God Almighty. Stay true to His standard of Righteousness—the Word of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Authorities Distinguished Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 19, 2021
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    The plot was to twist Jesus' words in order to accuse Him. To accomplish this trickery Jewish authorities, attempt to implicate Jesus in rebellion against the Roman Government.

    LUKE 20: 20-26 [JESUS’ LAST WEEK SERIES] AUTHORITIES DISTINGUISHED [Roman 13:1–7] The leaders now step back from personally trying to discredit the popular teacher. They hire spies to do their dirty work hoping to catch Jesus off guard as the spies’ act interested and innocent. Christ though ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Terry Cavanaugh avatar

    Walk The Talk In Love

    Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Nov 23, 2024
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    A Christians we are called not to just talk about love, but to walk the talk.

    Walk to Talk in Love Terry Cavanaugh / General Walk the Talk / Love / Romans 13:10   A Love That Fulfill the Law Introduction I debating preaching this message this close to an election. To say that this election brought out the passions of people would be an understatement. I even ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    God Has Established . . .

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 20, 2000
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    "Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities ..."

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. This July 4th will be the 22_th birthday of our nation, & people will be celebrating it in many different ways. There will be parades & fireworks, & for most people it will be a day off from work, a holiday, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Relating To God's "other" Ministers Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Aug 10, 2022
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    How should we relate to human government and governing authorities. In the New Testament's most complete explanation of this issue, God has some surprising news for us!

    How are we Christians to relate to human government and governing authorities? This morning we come to the ultimate passage in the New Testament which addresses this issue, which is relevant nearly every day of our lives. We face this issue every time we drive some place, whether we obey ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    A Flip Of The Coin Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 30, 2012
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    Jesus’ answer forms the foundation of understanding the Church’s & the Christian’s role in the world, politics, and government.

    Introduction This is the most famous of the debates because of the brilliance of the answer. Indeed, it is an answer that forms the foundation of understanding the Church’s & the Christian’s role in the world, politics, and government. Text 13 Later they sent some of the Pharisees and Herodians ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Do I Have To Pay My Taxes? Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 23, 2004
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    What is our responsibilty towards Government? What is the governments responsibility to us?

    INTRODUCTION • How many of you love to pay your taxes? Some of the creative ways the government has learned to waste our hard-earned money makes it difficult to be a cheerful giver! • We have been looking at some various issues concerning the Christian and our conduct. We have looked our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Christian And Government #3 - Allowing Christ To Rule Your Entire Life Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 7, 2004
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    Last of 3-part series about government and political action. This one about how our relationship with God should influence every area of our lives, including our politics.

    The Christian and Government #3 ¡V Allowing Christ to Rule Your Entire Life Luke 10:27, Matthew 22:21 June 7, 2004 Introduction (Note: you will need several items for the object lessons in this message: Object Lesson 1: „Ï 5 empty bowls, each labeled God (or Church), Family, Work, Recreation, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Government Of The Promised Son, Part 1 (Isaiah 9:6-7)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jun 5, 2024
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    Isaiah's writings contain numerous references to the rule and person of God's Messiah. There are two specific passages worth examining. The first deals with His rule as King. The other deals with the righteous kingdom He will create and rule over forever in peace and joy.

    There are verses in the Bible that bring joy and peace to the troubled soul. There are verses which give us the assurance that the promises of God are true and faithful. There are those verses which give us the affirmation that God has given us mercy and salvation we do not deserve, yet in HIs ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Government Of The Promised Son, Part 2 (Isaiah 11:1-9)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jun 6, 2024
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    Isaiah presents a series of prophecies that pertain to the person and role of God's Messiah. In Chapter 11:1-9, he describes the character of the future kingdom where the creation will live at peace.

    "THERE shall come forth a Root from the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of its roots. The Spirit of the LORD shall rest upon Him, the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD. His delight is in the fear ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    What Does The Bible Say About The Christian’s Relationship With The Government?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 25, 2021
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    What do Paul and Peter have to say about the Christian and government? Is the church allowed to pursue the violent overthrow of secular governments? What should be our focus if it's not the accumulation of earthly power?

    - We are going to dig into a subject this morning that is challenging. We are going to be talking about church and state. It’s one we don’t talk about particularly often. - As we start, I want to acknowledge up front that these passages are difficult. I want to say that I don’t like everything ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Dykes avatar

    How To Be A Christian Citizen Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014
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    God has drawn a moral standard, a line. “That’s my boundary. That’s my spiritual fault line. You better move your life to get in line with it.” And too many Americans are saying, “No, I want to move God’s line and change God’s standard to fit my life.”

    INTRODUCTION Open your Bibles to Romans 13. I think sometimes our families are sent by God to keep us humble. I remember when I was pastoring a church in Alabama, and Jenni was a little girl. She saw me get up to preach and she said, “Daddy, what are you doing before you get up to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Yashá Na!

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 8, 2017
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    How does Palm Sunday introduce a new perfect government, the government of God?

    Intro Christianity teaches that God is love. Jesus showed this throughout his ministry culminating in the epitome of Godly love on the cross. Pontius Pilate is a caricature of all the false gods of the ancient and modern world. Jesus’ Palm Sunday parade into Jerusalem mocks false Roman gods and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist